Teacher Book Subscription Boxes: Lower Key Stage 2 October 2020 Pack

Skunk and Badger

“Want to get swept up this autumn on a reading journey? If you’re looking for a book with hints of Winnie-the-Pooh meets Wallace and Gromit, this book fits the bill. Good as a satisfying read to yourself but also perfect if you are a parent looking for a book with a classic feel and real warmth to stimulate reading enjoyment. Written by award-winning American author Amy Timberlake, Skunk and Badger is told through a lightly comic story and interspersed with pictures by the inimitable Jon Klasson (illustrator of Pax).

Badger is set in his ways and likes order and routine. Skunk is laid back and a bit unconventional. On paper, they don’t mix! But as each begins to understand the ways of the other, they both learn precious lessons and grow to form an odd-couple relationship. It’s a tale of celebrating differences and appreciating that friendships comes from the most unexpected places, and in all shapes and sizes! If you are reading this aloud, get your child involved by asking what they think about the plot, the events and the characters. How does their relationship change, and why? A satisfying tale you can stretch across those autumn evenings!”

(Please note: American spellings used)

Little Leaders: Visionary Women from Around the World

We know that it is important to read all kinds of books and texts and this is why we have chosen this great information book dedicated to visionary black women, from all across the world. This is the follow up to Bold Women in Black History and again introduced us to individuals that we might not have heard of. You meet famous figures such as astronauts, politicians and singers but you also meet ordinary women who have made a difference and led inspiring wives.

From award winning storyteller and illustrator Vashti Harrison. The artwork is absolutely stunning and the text and glossaries clear and informative. These books are unique in that they are great for readers of whatever age. Younger readers will love interacting with the inviting illustrative style and older readers, right up to mum and dad, will be drawn in and learn a new side to history.

Su – Book Club Editor, Ages 7–11+